Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of this Coconut Cilantro Chicken Soup. This Thai-inspired dish combines the creaminess of coconut milk with the freshness of cilantro and a hint of spice to create a comforting meal that is both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (divided)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: cooked rice or rice noodles for serving
Soup:
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic, ginger, coriander, turmeric, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the coconut milk, shredded chicken, and fish sauce or soy sauce. Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Add lime juice and half of the chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with remaining cilantro and green onions. Add cooked rice or noodles to the bowl before ladling in the soup for a heartier meal.
Notes
- For extra depth, add a splash of soy sauce or a spoonful of red curry paste.
- This soup is naturally dairy-free and can be made low-carb by omitting the rice or noodles.
- Garnish with extra lime wedges or sliced chili for a kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
